Carole Stern is recognized for the significant contribution she has made to reading appreciation in Annawan. As Head Librarian for the Annawan-Alba Township Library, Ms. Stern has developed a "Story Hour" program for 3-5 year-olds and the "Summer Reading Program" for K through 5th-graders. In addition, she provides classroom assistance at Annawan Grade School through programs that focus on local culture and history lessons at the local library (which is housed at an historic site in the community).
Select Illinois Humanities Council programs are now available for listening or download at Chicago Public Media (WBEZ) as a part of Chicago Amplified, a web-based audio library of diverse public events recorded throughout the Chicago region.